Where does “Amphipoda” come from?

Amphipoda (New Latin) comes from Ancient Greek ἀμφί, from Ancient Greek ὀξύς, from Proto-Indo-European h₂eḱ- — sharp.

Ancestry of “Amphipoda”, step by step

Step	Language	Word	Meaning
1	Ancient Greek	ἀμφί
2	Ancient Greek	ὀξύς	sharp, pointed; sharp, keen; quick, hasty, swift
3	Proto-Indo-European	h₂eḱ-	sharp

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